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About the Museum

Exhibits

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego manages and exhibits a collection of thousands of artifacts, images, archival records, and original artworks telling over 400 years of regional maritime history.

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History

Whether your interest is in the pre-colonial period, or shipwrecks, or lighthouses; we have it all! See a glimpse of what we have to offer in our online gallery.

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Maritime Museum News

International Museum Ship Weekend 2025

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum is excited to welcome John Perkins as part of International Museum Ship Weekend, hosted June 7-8, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Oswego Paddlefest 2025 - Information & Registration

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum presents Oswego Paddlefest, Saturday, July 19, 2025. This event encourages kayakers and canoeists to enjoy and appreciate the unique beauty of the historic Oswego Canal/River. Paddlers will experience locking through 4 actual canal locks. 

Location & Hours

1 West First Street,
Oswego NY, 13126
(315) 342-0480

Open Monday through Friday 1-5pm

Sep - Jun: 1pm - 5pm, closed Saturday and Sunday.
Jul - Aug: 10am - 5pm, 7 days a Week
Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving,
Dec 24 - Jan 2

Vessels are open mid-May through mid-October (weather pending).

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